Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group

Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

Well here is my dillema....youngest is NVLD diagnosed...but undiagnosed for anything more...that is to start in Feb of this year!! He stims, but did not have lack of speach...but did have some speach problems...with regard to pronouncing things....but very short term. So I'm not sure what we are ...but very mild if anything I would assume...thinking Aspergers/ADHD/NVLD...but I'm not a Dr.!!! He has balance probs, fine motor probs...min texture sens, all sorts of little things but nothing that is enough that they would listen to me and test earlier! The social aspect is the thing they saw most...and that I wouldn't go away at the school meetings... :o) Wish us luck!! (BTW, have appt with new Dr. in Feb as well, that was a huge undertaking to find another one...gotta love Ontario for lack of Drs!!)

he dx pdd-nos high functioning although no verbal communication 12 months ago.
now he is still pdd-nos high functioning with more verbal skills and we are going for eval tomorrow. he is very independent and obsessive and has no fear to be without mommy if he has the opportunity, but wants company to choke and hit !

CynB That is a problem. I noticed there was a 3 year old cute litte boy in the public school I pulled Oli from in October and I could tell he was on the spectrum, but they called him severe non verbal, and don't address the sensory or other opportunities like behavior work. In fact our GIANT school district does not even employ behavior people for cases like Oli. All they do is report the parents to child protective services. Another page..
Unless you get them to understand you are going uphill. You need to get them to get you EEI and get the best eval in the world at the schools exxpense. It is on your head I know how overwhelming it must feel since i am also in that boat, but that's how it is! It is the schools responsibility to identify learning disabilities and if they fail to you have the power to sue them! That is the method! Sue them!!

I'm where sambod is. DS was diagnosed as mild/high functioning. At 3.5 he had limited speech , but followed instructions very well, had good eye contact, and was very personable.

Although his speech has come a long way and he can and does use full and complete sentences at 6.5, is basically toilet trained and has many self-help skills like making a sandwich and pouring himself a drink etc, and is making relations to the alphabet and words starting with the same character... I still wonder if I would place him in the moderate category due to the stimming, and some of the behaviour...right now since the holidays he has regressed in his behaviour a bit.. not the same child from a month ago..

hi guys....Oli's Mom,,,it is a huge problem for sure!!! Don't take this the wrong way..but my son is not considered needy enough!! Frig....shouldn't any parent that needs help and sees something wrong be taken seriously!! But the fact is what usually happens is they get swept under the carpet and don't keep pushing! Well this Mom has much more push left in her!! And yes, if push came to shove..I wouldn't think twice about taking a few jobs from people that are slackers and don't do their jobs!! Thanks for your concerns...I do take them to heart!! I'll keep ya posted as the the outcome of future testing...which is finally going to be done....YES YES YES!!! Take care, Cynb

Well, this is a hard one for me because I always feel guilty for saying this. Sean is diagnosed ASD/High to moderate functioning. He has many problems with conversational language, he can get all his needs met and answer yes and know but can't converse. Brett is diagnosed with PDD-NOS/HF/Mildly affected with hyperlexia and anxiety disorder. My neuro thinks maybe aspergers. I struggle with this all the time. I often wonder what will be, but always try and remember to take it one day at a time. I do not look to far ahead in the future and only look to today. Hugs Denise

he has last eyar passed 3 GCSE's ( ordinary school certificates) in Art. ICT and geography.
he has completed 1year on a hairdressing course and is doing another one, unsupported, 1 day a week at college,
he is an independent traveller..
he can (most of the time) shop independently
he can use a bank account
he can cook a basic meal
he can use the washing machine

he did not utter a word until very late... but boy he soon made up for it...

yes, he still has the autism of course,
but he has sooo many learned techniques for disguising it and for 'appearing' high functioning.... now it is only his language that still gives it a way really, as he has learned to mimick people so well and his desire to become 'normal' has really turned out to be a blessing for him.... it has made him try harder and harder and he is a real credit...

Amber is DX on the high end of the spectrum, but with total lack of speech. She dosen't have the panic atttacks or repetive actions. She love to be hugged and shows affection with hugs and kisses. ( Amber kisses are her licking you on your face it's soo cute )

I’ve been friends with her since we were in college. She and my sister were roommates so I’ve spent a lot of time with her eating take outs and pizza. We’ve shared all those tough time in college and broke months, post-graduation. In most romantic movies, she and I would’ve ended up together but sadly this is real life. I was offered a year of internship in Madrid and it would be stupid...

Does valium cause mitral valve prolaspe, please tell me i want to kill that doctor who prescribed me that pill because i think i got leaky mitral valve because of the valium in take so far iam unable to find a proof

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